The effects of positive thinking
positive thinking affects our physical as well as mental health. AÂ study involving 70,000 women found that people who are optimistic are at
Research has demonstrated that both negative and positive thinking affects our physical as well as mental health. A study involving 70,000 women found that people who are optimistic are at meaningfully lower risk of developing major diseases such as strokes, cancer, and heart and respiratory diseases. Thinking positively has its own benefits; it improves the quality of life, boosts energy levels, ensures better psychological health and teaches us stress management skills.
Positive thinking cannot make all our problems disappear however, it makes those problems seem manageable and teaches us to approach hardships positively and productively. Positive imagery and positive self-talk are effective techniques to instill a habit of positive thinking. We must remember that life is all about obstacles and challenging situations but focusing on good things can make those obstacles controllable. An individual with positive mind can find silver lining in every dark cloud, even though it is not directly obvious.
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Being grateful for whatever we have helps reduce stress and improve our self-esteem. Only with a positive thinking habit we can foster resilience to face difficult times. Thinking about moments, people and things which bring us comfort and happiness teaches us to express gratitude. Practicing gratitude shows us unconditional love we receive from our family and friends. Research proves that gratitude improves the feelings of optimism in us and as a result, we have that sense of well-being.
Stress, depression and anxiety can be reduced if we learn to include humour in our lives. It also improves coping skills, mood, and self-esteem. Laughter is a great therapy for people with pessimistic mindset. It lightens our mood and things start seeming less difficult.
